6 reasons Democrats are saying they won't lose terribly this fall

Independent observers agree: Democrats will probably lose the Senate this year. But just because people who make a living predicting how campaigns will end are saying that, Democrats don't necessarily agree. Whether it's wishful thinking, blind faith or simply skepticism about conventional wisdom, some Democrats argue they have a decent chance to turn things around before November. (No one thinks they can win the House back from Republicans, however.) Here's a closer look at six of the reasons Democrats have …